Forgive

It's such a shame 
how we hurt those we love 
and condem the life they're living. 
When In our hearts 
we find it hard to forgive 
yet we expect to be forgiven.

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Diane Christian

February 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM

it is hard to forgive sometimes but we do it for our own peace of mind and to be free.

John Read

February 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM

That's true Diane, holding grudges is a heaven burden, forgiveness lightens the load.

David Crandall

January 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Yes, so true!

John Read

January 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM

Thank you David.

Duke Beaufort

January 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Hi John, forgiveness is so interesting and you deal with it in a fascinating and wise poem. It's a luxury to be forgiven for our mistakes. I think it takes a lot for someone to forgive...they have to get over the pain and hurt somehow. A lot to think about on both sides!

John Read

January 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM

Hi Duke, I agree it does take a lot to forgive.

Andrea Dietrich

January 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Truth!

John Read

January 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM

Thank you Andrea. xx

Bj Legros Kelley

January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM

This is so true, a beautiful gem of wisdom. A fave,

John Read

January 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM

Thank you BJ for your heartwarming comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM

- Getting a sincere "sorry" is a precious gift - For some people, it's impossible to admit they've made a mistake...it's sad - Lovely poem of truth, John :) - hugs

John Read

January 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM

Hi Anne, thank you for your visit and support God bless you. xx

Deb M

January 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM

How very true your words of wisdom are John! Debx

John Read

January 5, 2025 at 5:23 AM

Thank you Deb, for your visit and comment God bless you. xx

Michael Tor

January 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Yes John there is a double standard and hypocrisy runs rampant. Love your truth in this one. Thanks for sharing...

John Read

January 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM

Thank you Michael for your comments and support, wishing you and your loved ones a happy new year God bless.

Beryl Edmonds

January 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM

Very true brother John, we should look at ourselves before shaming others… Sis Beryl

John Read

January 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM

That's true sister Beryl, no one is perfect, sending you and Alan my best wishes for the new year God bless. xx

Kim Rodrigues

January 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM

We must forgive if we have a chance in heaven to be forgiven ourselves. Not so hard then, but it still is hard, isn’t it…sometimes.

John Read

January 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM

Hi Kim, I always forgive others, holding grudges destroys one soul, happy new year sweetheart. xx

Panagiota Romios

January 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Wisdom here, John. I really really like your message. Thank you.. Pangiexx Hey John….. hatred heeps us small. Add a dash of undertanding Your life will grow and even glow!

John Read

January 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM

Hi Pangie, hatred is a heavy burden to carry, love will lighten the load, wishing you all the best in the new year God bless you. xx

Tom Cunningham

January 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM

We all make mistakes sometimes and we're as stubborn as a mule but we should always try and be the better person and build bridges to forgiveness and friendship. Happy New year John. Tom

John Read

January 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM

Hi Tom, as you say it takes a better person to own up to our mistakes, wishing you all the best in the new year.

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